Description
The HNS was founded in the UK in 1997. Our magazine . . . Historical Novels Review, [was developed] because we found our members enjoyed reviewing, and publishers and authors appreciated the feedback. In time we began to realise that the sheer scale of the review magazine was the best argument you could make for the strength of the genre. We also realised that our reviews could grow to be the best and most complete guide to the genre, and that there was a unique value in that.Over the last 20 years we have become very much an international society. We are an entirely open membership – no-one has ever had to jump through hoops to join. If you enjoy historical fiction of whatever kind and for whatever reason, you’re welcome.
We are also an open organisation in terms of who can participate in society activities – our writing, editing or social events. Obviously these things need a structure, and so we have society officials, but the way to be an official is simply to volunteer. Everything we achieve is done through the unpaid voluntary work of enthusiasts – and new people can get involved at any time.
| Period | May 1 2015 |
|---|---|
| Held at | Historical Novel Society |
| Degree of Recognition | International |